Kenneth H. Miller
May 16, 2024
Kenneth H. Miller, 89, of Superior, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on February 28, 1935, in Superior, the son of Mina (Guimond) and Frank Miller.
He served his country honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Ken worked as a machinist for Continental Can Co....
Michael E. Johnson
May 13, 2024
Michael E. Johnson, 65, of Superior, died Monday May 13, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior.
Michael was born in Superior on July 17, 1958, the son of Eugene and Ellen (Savela) Johnson.
He worked many jobs over the years as a laborer until his health declined. He had volunteered for many years with...
Jeffrey B. Ballou
May 13, 2024
Jeffrey Blake Ballou, age 75, passed away on May 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by loving family.
Jeff was born on May 29, 1948, in Duluth, MN, to Robert and Barbara (Kershaw) Ballou. Jeff received his BS in Education from the University of MN - Duluth, his MS in School Counseling from the University of WI...
Justin A. Ward
May 12, 2024
Justin A. Ward, 44, of Duluth, MN, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Lake Nebagamon, WI, unexpectedly.
Justin was born on February 13, 1980, in Duluth, MN, and is the son of Rita Ward and Martin Sipes.
On June 18, 2022, Justin and Samantha LePage were united in marriage at Amnicon Falls, WI where...
Carla A. Boelk
May 11, 2024
Carla A. Boelk, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born July 28, 1974, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Atmen) Dobervich in Fargo, ND.
She had previously been employed as part of the assembly team at Feradyne Outdoors and had also...
James W. Kirkwood, Jr
May 11, 2024
James W. Kirkwood, Jr., 77, of Superior, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth surrounded by his family.
James was born on July 18, 1946, son of Delores (Wallin) and James W. Kirkwood, Sr.
Jim served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy.
He worked in the maintenance department...
Eugene L. Hoeffling
May 10, 2024
Eugene L. Hoeffling, 97, formerly of Iron River, WI, died Friday May 10, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
He was born in Iron River on August 2,1926, the son of Pearl (Mitchell) and Louis Hoeffling.
Eugene and Mary Louise Harvey were united in marriage on August 7, 1946, in Superior, and they...
Kathleen H. Fitzgerald
May 6, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Fitzgerald, 79, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6th, 2024, with family by her side. Kathy battled with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) most of her adult life and has now joined our Lord and Savior in heaven free of this debilitating disease.
Kathy was born March 5, 1945, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of...
Jon Brent Orstad
May 6, 2024
Jon Brent Orstad, 84, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Superior on May 10, 1939, the son of Harriett (Sorenson) and Adolph Orstad.
He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior...
Eunice L. Johnson
May 3, 2024
Eunice L. Johnson, 88, of South Range, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Hospital of Superior.
Eunice was born on February 13, 1936, in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Hazel (Fray) and Clarence Ellison, Sr.
She worked as a lab technician for St. Joseph's Hospital and Middle River Health and...
Donald R. Johnstad
May 2, 2024
Donald Robert Johnstad, 70, a lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Don was born on September 13, 1953 and married the love of his life Sharen Rasmussen September 17, 1977. He was employed at Georgia Pacific for 40 years and retired from J&B...
Jackie D. Salo
May 1, 2024
Jackie David Salo (79) lifelong resident of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, with his daughters by his side.
He was born on September 3, 1944, to Eino A. and Dorothy M. (Talley) Salo in Superior, WI. During his childhood, he spent a short time living...
Gwen Terese Lindberg
May 1, 2024
Gwen Terese Lindberg, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, November 26, 1964, the daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline (Gallant) Kotlarek.
She was a graduate of East High School in Duluth, class of 1983, and was intelligent and hardworking. With her...
Jon P. Lybeck
May 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon P. Lybeck, 85, on Tuesday, May 1, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services, with family at his side.
A lifelong Superior resident born to Toivi (Sihlman) and Toivo 'Toik' Lybeck in Worcester, MA. His family moved to Superior shortly after. Jon graduated from Superior Central High...
Starr E. Tahtinen
Apr 27, 2024
Starr E. Tahtinen, 76, longtime resident of Brule, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on April 6, 1948, the daughter of Percy R. Marin and Eleanor (LaPointe) Helland.
Starr graduated from Superior Senior High School and later attended WITC and UWS. She...
Lawrence I. Buchanan
Apr 27, 2024
Lawrence I. “Larry” Buchanan, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior on September 10, 1927, the son of Onni Iver and Taimi (Tahtinen) Buchanan.
Larry was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Teamsters...
Judy J. Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Judy J. Johnson, 57, of Duluth, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born on June 18, 1966, the daughter of Josephine (Jodell) and Frank Miller.
Judy was a homemaker and also spent many years working as a C.N.A. She loved music, particularly Elvis and...
Roger T. Risley
Apr 26, 2024
Roger T Risley, 64, of Amnicon, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at home in the loving care of his family.
Roger was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1959, the son of Guy Frank and Melva Joyce Risley.
He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and went on to attend UW LaCrosse and later UW Stevens...
Holly D. Thomas
Apr 24, 2024
Holly Denise Thomas, 60, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Nashville, TN on April 20, 1964.
Holly, also known as “Mama Bear,” was a homemaker who enjoyed her karaoke nights at the Log Cabin with loved ones and friends. She loved to...
Dennis R. Johnson
Apr 23, 2024
Dennis Richard Johnson, 82, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Dennis was born in Superior on August 5, 1941, the son of Henry and Lillian (Ronning) Johnson. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Burial will be in Soldier Square...
